Gardaí will have the power to dish out a range of new on-the-spot fines for people breaching Covid-19 restrictions after a new statutory instrument was signed by Minister Stephen Donnelly.
People can now be fined €500 for organising an event in a private dwelling, while those attending an event can be given a €150 fine.
Anyone not wearing a mask on public transport or in certain retail outlets will face fines of €80 and those breaching travel regulations could be forced to pay a €100 fine.
The Department of Health has said that there is a small cohort of people who are ignoring the Covid-19 guidance and putting themselves and others at risk.
The new regulations will be in place for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, and will be amended as required.
Offences
| Provision | Fixed Penalty Notice Provision | Penal Provision? (Tiered Penalties) | Dwelling Event Provision? | Relevant Provision? |
| Organising an event in a private dwelling in contravention of regulations | €500 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Attending an event in a private dwelling in contravention of regulations | €150 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Organising an event outside a private dwelling | €500 | Yes | No | No |
| Breaching travel regulations | €100 | Yes | No | No |
| Not wearing a face covering on public transport | €80 | Yes | No | No |
| Not wearing a face covering in certain retail outlets | €80 | Yes | No | No |
